ZK Circuit Engineer
Braintrust
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About Us
Braintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects top-tier professionals with the world's leading enterprises. We prioritize transparency, eliminating middlemen and high markups, ensuring job-seekers are matched swiftly to innovative roles while clients benefit from unparalleled efficiency and quality.
About The Hiring Process
The hiring process for this role involves completing your Braintrust profile, applying directly to the role on Braintrust, and undergoing a one-time screening to ensure you meet our vetted talent specifications. After this, the hiring team will contact you directly if they believe you are a suitable match.
Our process isn't for everyone, that's intentional. If you believe that you are a top candidate for this job, please join our network to give yourself the opportunity to work with top companies.
JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
LOCATION: Work from anywhere - CET/WAT | partial day overlap
HOURLY RANGE Our client is looking to pay $50.00 – $60.00/hr
ESTIMATED DURATION: 25/week - long term
EXPERIENCE: 3-4 years
BRAINTRUST JOB ID: 11863
The Opportunity
Role Overview
As a ZK Research Engineer, your contribution will be pivotal in the development and optimization of a new EIP focused on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and their integration into Ethereum's RPC call methods. This role demands a blend of cryptography expertise, robust problem-solving skills, and a passion for zero-knowledge proofs. You will be instrumental in transitioning a proof of concept to a production-level standard and submitting it as an official EIP to the Ethereum community.
Who You Are
Responsibilities
If you are driven by innovation, possess the skills listed above, and are eager to contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem at a fundamental level, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Ethereum with your expertise and passion.
Salary negotiable
What You'll Be Working On
About Us
As a core component of the Ethereum Foundation's mission to drive innovation and excellence within the Ethereum ecosystem, we are on the lookout for a visionary ZK Research Engineer to join our ranks. This role is not just another job; it's a calling for those who wish to leave a lasting impact on the blockchain landscape. As a core developer fellow at Ethereum foundation from cohort4, Im looking for talented ZK engineers for the next improvement of EIP-x and official submission. Leveraging direct mentorship and advisory from top-tier Core developers and team leaders at the Ethereum Foundation, you will be at the epicenter of innovation, contributing to teams such as Geth, Stateless, and the ZK team.
Apply Now!
Notes
Our employers all have varying legal and geographic requirements for their roles, they trust Braintrust to find them the talent that meet their unique specifications. For that reason, this role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.
Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
Braintrust is a user-owned talent network that connects top-tier professionals with the world's leading enterprises. We prioritize transparency, eliminating middlemen and high markups, ensuring job-seekers are matched swiftly to innovative roles while clients benefit from unparalleled efficiency and quality.
About The Hiring Process
The hiring process for this role involves completing your Braintrust profile, applying directly to the role on Braintrust, and undergoing a one-time screening to ensure you meet our vetted talent specifications. After this, the hiring team will contact you directly if they believe you are a suitable match.
Our process isn't for everyone, that's intentional. If you believe that you are a top candidate for this job, please join our network to give yourself the opportunity to work with top companies.
JOB TYPE: Freelance, Contract Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
LOCATION: Work from anywhere - CET/WAT | partial day overlap
HOURLY RANGE Our client is looking to pay $50.00 – $60.00/hr
ESTIMATED DURATION: 25/week - long term
EXPERIENCE: 3-4 years
BRAINTRUST JOB ID: 11863
The Opportunity
Role Overview
As a ZK Research Engineer, your contribution will be pivotal in the development and optimization of a new EIP focused on zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and their integration into Ethereum's RPC call methods. This role demands a blend of cryptography expertise, robust problem-solving skills, and a passion for zero-knowledge proofs. You will be instrumental in transitioning a proof of concept to a production-level standard and submitting it as an official EIP to the Ethereum community.
Who You Are
- Adept in cryptography or possess strong problem-solving skills with a focus on zero-knowledge proofs.
- Skilled in Rust and Golang, with a strong preference for Rust.
- Experienced in co-authoring EIPs for Ethereum and familiar with RPC call method design.
- Detail-oriented, with a security-first mindset and a commitment to performance optimization.
- A clear communicator, collaborative by nature, and endowed with an unwavering work ethic.
Responsibilities
- EIP Implementation and Optimization :
- Develop and refine the EIP for ZKP generation, addressing key advancements within the Ethereum ecosystem.
- Solve complex problems to craft a groundbreaking proposal that enables RPC call methods with ZKP for state proof.
- Architecture Design and Integration :
- Architect innovative ZK circuits for the RPC call method, ensuring flawless integration with the Ethereum protocol.
- Mathematics and Cryptography Expertise :
- Utilize your strong background in mathematics/cryptography to navigate the intricacies of ZK proofs.
- Programming Proficiency :
- Display expertise in Rust, and Golang, prioritizing Rust. Experience in Rust is highly valued.
- EIP Co-authoring and RPC Method Design :
- Bring your experience in co-authoring EIPs and designing efficient, secure RPC call methods to the forefront.
- Detail-Oriented and Security Mindset :
- Maintain a meticulous approach and a security-centric mindset throughout the development phase.
- Performance Optimization and Collaboration :
- Engage in software projects that demand performance optimization and scalability, collaborating seamlessly with the team.
- Clear Communication and Strong Work Ethic :
- Ensure transparent communication with all stakeholders and maintain a proactive, results-driven work ethic.
If you are driven by innovation, possess the skills listed above, and are eager to contribute to the Ethereum ecosystem at a fundamental level, we would love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Ethereum with your expertise and passion.
Salary negotiable
What You'll Be Working On
About Us
As a core component of the Ethereum Foundation's mission to drive innovation and excellence within the Ethereum ecosystem, we are on the lookout for a visionary ZK Research Engineer to join our ranks. This role is not just another job; it's a calling for those who wish to leave a lasting impact on the blockchain landscape. As a core developer fellow at Ethereum foundation from cohort4, Im looking for talented ZK engineers for the next improvement of EIP-x and official submission. Leveraging direct mentorship and advisory from top-tier Core developers and team leaders at the Ethereum Foundation, you will be at the epicenter of innovation, contributing to teams such as Geth, Stateless, and the ZK team.
Apply Now!
Notes
Our employers all have varying legal and geographic requirements for their roles, they trust Braintrust to find them the talent that meet their unique specifications. For that reason, this role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we’d welcome your application.
Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
This job is no longer accepting applications
See open jobs at Braintrust.See open jobs similar to "ZK Circuit Engineer" True Ventures.